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The purpose of the Fire Mechanics Section is to promote standardization of fire apparatus and equipment preventative maintenance, improve safety standards and practices, promote workshops, conferences, and seminars related to the purposes of this Section, and to promote cost savings through standardization of building and equipment purchasing and maintenance.

RECENT FIRE MECHANIC NEWS

Posted: May 19, 2021

Oklahoma City (OK) Fire Station 6 Honored

Quail Creek Bank, the sponsor of Proud to Serve, is recognizing Fire Station 6 for its role in the community, reports KFOR 4.

Fire Station 6 also includes an Oklahoma City firefighters museum that features a 1910 American LaFrance engine.

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Posted: May 19, 2021

Logan (UT) Municipal Council Tables Proposal for Fire Station

The Logan Municipal Council voted to table the resolution of building a new fire station until more information and data can be provided, reports The Herald Journal.

The fire chief provided the council a presentation that detailed possible sites for a future station, including his preference for the site. But, this option has multiple surrounding business owners concerned about loss of parking and customers.

The Municipal Council wants more information, including traffic studies for the locations being considered for the new fire station..

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Posted: May 19, 2021

Wilkes-Barre (PA) Voters for Fire Department Loans

Wilkes-Barre voted yes on a statewide referendum concerning municipal fire departments, reports WNEP 16.

That new tool is access to a loan program that until this vote was only open to volunteer departments.

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Posted: May 19, 2021

Effingham (MO) City Council Reaches Agreement on Fire Apparatus Purchase

Effingham city council agreed to the purchase of a fire engine, reports Premier Broadcasting, Inc.

Fire Chief Bob Tutko said the foreign fire agency fund will contribute toward the purchase cost. The truck will be purchased under a five-year lease-purchase plan at a cost of $97,000/year, rather than $138,000/year.

Some city officials expressed concern over the size of the fire department’s budget. While others countered the fund kicking in a share of the cost is a good move.

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Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Secretary

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Director #4

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Director #6

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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